Shanlin District
Kaohsiung
Visit Shanlin District
Popular places to visit
Pier-2 Art Center
Peruse fascinating works to learn about Taiwan’s edgy art scene in the dystopian setting of abandoned warehouses by the sea.
Liuhe Night Market
Get a sense of the tastes, sounds and smells of Taiwan in this buzzing night market full of stalls selling local delicacies.
E-DA Themepark
Bring the children to E-DA Themepark and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Kaohsiung. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Central Park
Watch the exceptional water dances that take place several times a day at Water Square in the center of this green park.
Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Center
You can find out about the history of Kaohsiung with a trip to Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Center. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Love River
Walk along the banks of Kaohsiung’s cultural core, where you will find a night market, a harbor and scenic parks.
Things to do
Top hotels in Shanlin District
Shangri-La Far Eastern Tainan
Clean big room
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
E-Da Royal Hotel
Great place to relax, the room is spacious, clean, and quiet. My kids love their pool.
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025
CHECK inn Select Tainan YongKang
Beautiful interior design; close to the National Museum of Taiwan history; restaurants within walking distance; helpful and efficient staff.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
The Place Tainan
good location, comfortable room and nice service on front desk, auto check in machine is pretty.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Just Sleep Tainan Hushan
Fabulous
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Evergreen Plaza Hotel Tainan
高CP值 床很舒服 雖然飯店不新但空間寬敞也乾淨 香味也不錯 晚間buffet也很好吃 整體家人很喜歡
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shanlin District
Liugui District
While visiting Liugui District, you might make a stop by sights like Zhutou Shan and Gangzi Shan.
Bolai
Sishe Shan is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Bolai and the surrounding area.
Gangshan District
While in Gangshan District, you'll enjoy the theatres. Catch the metro at Kaohsiung Medical University Gangshan Hospital Station to see top sights like Shadowgragh Museum while you're in the area.
Dashu District
Dashu District is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like E-DA Themepark and E-DA Outlet Mall.
Luzhu District
While there might not be top attractions in Luzhu District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Singda Harbor and Lovers Wharf.
Qiaotou District
Check out the museums while you're in Qiaotou District. Hop on the metro at Ciaotou Sugar Refinery Station and Cingpu Station to see top sights like Taiwan Sugar Museum and Jiujiawei.
